Washington legend, 3-time Super Bowl champion dies at 68
Monte Coleman played more games in the burgundy and gold than anyone but Darrell Green.
It was an exciting weekend for the Washington Commanders , as they welcomed six new players into the burgundy and gold family via the 2026 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, the franchise received some sad news on Sunday evening: franchise legend Monte Coleman had died. He was 68.
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where Coleman spent several years as a coach, announced his death, followed by the Commanders . Coleman played for Central Arkansas from 1975-78, before becoming an 11th-round draft pick of the Redskins in the 1979 NFL Draft. He would go on to play 16 NFL seasons, all in Washington, appearing in 215 games, including 62 starts, recording 1,002 tackles, 49.
5 sacks, 17 interceptions and 13 forced fumbles. Coleman also appeared in 21 playoff games, where he had 4. 5 sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.
We mourn the loss of one of the greatest to ever suit up in the Burgundy & Gold, Monte Coleman Our heartfelt condolences are with his loved ones pic. twitter. com/m5F1rT0mKG ā Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 26, 2026 Coleman was a key figure in Washington's three Super Bowl wins, appearing in four Super Bowls total.